Traffic Engineering & Operations Manager

Job Description:

Traffic Engineering & Operations Manager

Description

Introduction

The Traffic Engineering and Operations Manager, directs the engineering work of an administrative and technical nature within Transportation.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity.
The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this positio n is $143.624 annually .

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field and ten years of professional level experience in Traffic Engineering, including supervisory responsibilities or a Master's degree from an accredited educational institution in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely related field and eight years of professional level experience in Traffic Engineering, including supervisory responsibilities .
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, OR by the technical board of another state with the ability to obtain Arizona Registration through reciprocity within 6 months of employment.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/services assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Plans, organizes and directs the Traffic Engineering, Right-of-Way Management and Downtown Parking Operations program including safety analysis, data collection, geometric design, and signing and striping design.
• Works closely with ITS group and the Traffic Management Center, providing intersection operations modeling information; assisting with capital projects development and regional coordination.
• Provides a system that is in conformance with related regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Participates in the planning, development and implementation of the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
• Works closely with other departments and divisions on transportation matters, including future private development.
• Attends City Council meetings to provide technical staff support; prepares and presents written and verbal technical reports and makes recommendations to City staff, management, Transportation Commission and Council.
• Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a City office environment.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Operates standard office equipment including a computer requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$122,241.60 - $165,110.40 Annually